World Scholar’s Cup

Posted on: April 24, 2024 Posted by: Ng Shi Hong Comments: 0

      (17 – 18 April) The World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) is an international academic program that aims to motivate students of all backgrounds to discover new strengths, practise new skills, and inspire a global community of future scholars and leaders. The World Scholar’s Cup Penang Regional Round has been held in the Prince of Wales Island International School since 2014, and Jit Sin Independent High School has been participating in the WSC programme since 2018. On the 17 and 18th of April 2024, a total of 29 students (11 teams) from Jit Sin participated in the World Scholar’s Cup Penang Regional Round and achieved our best results to date with a total of 58 Gold Medals and 53 Silver Medals. It was also the first time we had ever won trophies in the regional round. All 11 teams qualified for the Global Rounds that will be held in Baku, Kuala Lumpur, Stockholm, Bangkok, Seoul and Dubai.

The results are as below:

#Senior (40 Gold, 27 Silver)

📍Team 411 (4th Overall Team)

☑️ Yong Rui Sze S1SE (11 Gold, 4 Silver)

☑️ Ooi Xin Yi S1SE (4 Gold, 5 Silver)

☑️ William Khor Kai Zhe S1SE (4 Gold, 4 Silver)

📍Team 412 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Khor Zi Ning S2SE (1 Gold)

☑️ Javen Lee Yuu Ching S1SE (1 Gold)

☑️ Goh Hui Ho S1A1 (1 Gold)

📍Team 413 (22nd Overall Team)

☑️ Lim Yi Tong S2SE (2 gold, 2 Silver)

☑️ Khor Yee Jie Celest S2SE (1 Gold, 2 Silver)

☑️ Lee Yu Zhe S2SE (1 Gold, 5 Silver)

📍Team 414 (14th Overall Team)

☑️ Daniel Saw S2SE (9 Gold, 2 Silver)

☑️ Lee Jing S1SE (3 Gold, 2 Silver)

📍Team 415 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Keith Lim Tze Jie S3A2 (1 Gold, 1 Silver)

☑️ Lim Rui Yu S3C3 (1 Gold)

#Junior (18 Gold, 26 Silver)

📍Team 318 (30th Overall Team)

☑️ Charlotte Li J2P (1 Gold, 5 Silver)

☑️ Kievan Saw J2P (2 Gold, 5 Silver)

☑️ Tan Yun Tong J2P (2 Gold, 4 Silver)

📍Team 319 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Lim Ern Cze J2P (2 Gold)

☑️ Shana Koh J1U1 (2 Gold, 1 Silver)

☑️ Wong Yun Kuan J1U1 (1 Gold)

📍Team 320 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Beh Qiu Ting J1P (2 Gold)

☑️ Khok Yew Liang J1P (1 Gold)

📍Team 321 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Tan Zi Ying J1P (1 Gold, 2 Silver)

☑️ Yeoh Khai Xiang J1P (1 Gold, 1 Silver)

☑️ Ooi Qi Ern J1P (1 Gold, 3 Silver)

📍Team 322 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Goh Jia Jun J1P (1 Silver)

☑️ Ong Yew Jane J1P (1 Silver)

☑️ Kiu Ee Shyn J1P (1 Silver)

📍Team 323 (Global Qualifier)

☑️ Kok ErnDonn J1U1 (2 Silver)

☑️ Lim Zhi Wei J1P (1 Gold, 1 Silver)

📍Honourable Mention 🏆– Individual

☑️ Yong Rui Sze (S1SE)

4th Overall Scholar

☑️ Daniel Saw (S2SE)

5th Overall Scholar

📍Honourable Mention 🏆– Team

Team 411 (Yong Rui Sze, Ooi Xin Yi, William Khor Khai Zhe)

☑️ 5th Bowl Team

☑️ 5th Debate Team

☑️ 4th Overall Team

Team 414 (Daniel Saw, Lee Jing, Deborah Saw)

☑️ 3rd Writing Team

Congratulations to all students. Special thanks to Mr Jarod, Ms Wendy, Ms Haw, Ms Subhanti, Mr Garry, and Mr Yeoh Khai Jie for training and guiding the students.

Reported by William Khor Kai Zhe S1SE
Edited by Mr Jarod